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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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